AirLink and Mobile Electron Deploy Wireless Remote Monitoring Solution to Norse Pipeline; Rugged M2MAirLink Communications, Inc., a pioneer and leading provider of fixed and mobile wireless data solutions, and Mobile Electron, LLC, a wireless systems ...Norse Pipeline needed a wireless solution to provide real-time information to remotely monitor and manage its pipeline meters. The company had previously employed field technicians to manually check pressure, load, temperature and consumption data by visiting remote terminals and reporting their findings using written charts. Often it would take more than a month to retrieve and analyze data obtained by a field technician. With the switch to an AirLink wireless solution, Norse Pipeline has realized an immediate and significant improvement in operational efficiency and time-savings. "The 24/7 information that we can access with our wireless system is invaluable," stated Larry Swanson, operations manager at Norse Pipeline. "Not only can we easily monitor and manage our pipeline at all meter locations, we can also provide critical real-time data to our gas suppliers as well, which adds tremendous value for them. AirLink and Mobile Electron have been excellent partners, helping us through every step of the wireless technology adoption, with the end result of making our company more efficient and better equipped to meet the needs of our customers." Working closely with Norse Pipeline to understand its business objectives, Mobile Electron recommended a wireless solution comprising AirLink's Raven rugged wireless modems, featuring AirLink Embedded Operating System (ALEOS) intelligent software, deployed on Verizon Wireless' CDMA networks. The integrator also provided the technical and logistical expertise to select, source, deploy and test upgraded utility meter hardware and communications software to round out the solution. "We are very proud to have an experienced partner like Mobile Electron to help us successfully deliver compelling M2M solutions for our enterprise customers," remarked Justin Schmid, senior vice president of corporate and business development at AirLink Communications. "AirLink is currently working with many of our legacy customers to facilitate technology migrations from older wireless networks to the faster next-generation networks, as well as to introduce new customers to the tangible benefits of pervasive wireless connectivity." About Norse Pipeline LLC Norse Pipeline is a 320 mile system of high-pressured steel pipeline spanning 2.1 million acres in western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania. The pipeline is situated in the northern Appalachian basin, an area of prolific gas production. Whether delivering local gas into interstate pipelines or to points for local distribution, Norse Pipeline's goal is to provide local producers with innovative, reliable, and quality services. As an example, Norse Pipeline has installed electronic flow measuring equipment that allows producers to retrieve their daily delivery volumes directly from their office or home computers. Norse Pipeline remains committed to the progress and prosperity of the community it serves. For more information, visit the Web site: www.norsepipeline.com. About Mobile Electron Mobile Electron, LLC, founded in 2002, specializes in M2M and mobile wireless data communication solutions designed to increase productivity, reduce operational costs and to gain a competitive market advantage. The company is focused on consulting and integration services and the provisioning of wireless data communications hardware and software solutions. Mobile Electron is a high-volume distributor for AirLink modem products and offers an extensive line of wireless data communication devices and network services. Mobile Electron designs, integrates and implements solutions for CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch), AVL/GPS (Automatic Vehicle Location), Traffic Management, Water Pump Station telemetry monitoring, SCADA systems, pipeline monitoring, data loggers, flow control meters, RTUs and other telemetry applications. We provision wireless data communication modems, associated hardware, application software products and network carrier services to meet our client's needs. For more information, please visit our eCommerce enabled website at http://www.mobileelectron.com/. About AirLink Communications AirLink Communications, Inc., founded in 1993, delivers award winning, wireless data solutions that enable pervasive connectivity to fixed and mobile assets. The company's continued industry leadership is based on its reputation for making complex wireless data solutions work. AirLink proactively designs and commercializes products based on a clear understanding of evolving customer needs. The company maintains strong working relationships with carriers, dealers and solutions providers. Its devices are broadly certified on major wireless networks in North America. AirLink's multi-tiered product suite includes both hardware and comprehensive software. For more information, please visit www.airlink.com. (C) 2005 AirLink Communications. All rights reserved. Contacts For AirLink Communications Blue Mine Group Mona Klausing, (858) 792-2633 x107 mklausing@blueminegroup.com or
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